2008 USA Canoe/Kayak Slalom National Championships

The 2008 USA Canoe/Kayak Slalom National Championships were held in Deep Creek, Maryland at Adventure Sports Center International on Saturday, August 30th. A large crowd was present to watch over 50 athletes compete for the title of National Champion in six different categories: men and women's single kayak (K-1), men and women's single canoe (C-1), men's double canoe (C-2) and mixed double canoe (C-2 mix). The 2008 Beijing Olympic Team was present and put on an amazing performance--their first competition since returning from China.

Results

C-1:

Gold: Benn Fraker 199.21

Silver: Jeff Larimer 204.43

Bronze: Casey Eichfeld 211.10

C-1 Women:

Gold: Carolyn Peterson 478.93

Silver: Colleen Hickey 488.43

Bronze: HaileyThompson 545.94

C-2:

Gold: Casey Eichfeld and Ricky Powell 219.47

Silver: Mark Poindexter and Ben Kvanli 265.21

Bronze: Tad Dennis and Jeff Larimer 266.77

C-2 Mix:

Gold: Ben Kvanli and Rebecca Moore 345.24

Silver: Mark Poindexter and Carolyn Peterson 387.7

K-1 Women:

Gold: Heather Corrie 219.93

Silver: Caroline Queen 244.78

Bronze: Michelle Kvanli 360.93

K-1:

Gold: Brett Heyl 184.94

Silver: Scott Parsons 189.29

Bronze: Aaron Mann 194.69

For a complete list of results click here. Congratulations to all of the athletes!